Crust: 1½    cups finely ground pretzel crumbs 1⁄3    cup honey 6     Tbs. unsalted butter Preheat oven to 375° F. Mix pretzel crumbs, honey, and butter in a food processor until ingredients start to come together as a sandy, crumbly dough. Press it into the bottom of a 9” springform pan. Bake for 7 minutes.   Read More

From the Story Romancing the Stove Recipe by Andi Phillips Makes 2 servings The sushi-grade tuna in these spicy wraps is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B3, and B6, known to increase energy production, libido, and circulation. Ginger, curry, and Thai chili help to boost blood flow. Sauce: 1⁄8 cup unsalted, natural peanut butter   Read More

From the Story Romancing the Stove Recipe by Andi Phillips Makes 12 slices This decadent dessert features cocoa powder, rich in phenylethylamine (PEA), a compound that your body naturally releases when you’re in love. The fresh strawberries, high in vitamin C, help to synthesize hormones involved in putting one “in the mood.” ½ cup unsalted,   Read More

From the Story Romancing the Stove Recipe by Andi Phillips Makes 2 servings Carrots, a popular aphrodisiac in ancient Greece, are high in vitamin A, necessary in regulating the synthesis of the hormone progesterone, known to enhance desire. This soup is highlighted by sweet notes of tangerine and fragrant sage, and topped with a garnish   Read More

This easy-to-make mix of nuts, flavonol-rich cocoa powder, and an exotic hint of spice from cinnamon (known to help control blood sugar levels) and ground cloves (naturally high in antioxidants), makes a thoughtful gift. Makes 3 cups 1 egg white 2 tablespoons high quality cocoa powder 3 tablespoons Xylitol 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon   Read More

Makes 6 to 8 rolls 2 Tbs. coconut oil 1/2 small red onion, diced 2 large garlic cloves, pressed 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup red lentils 2 cups spinach, chopped small 1 cup lightly cooked green peas, or frozen and thawed green peas 1/2 cup basil leaves 2 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 lemon,   Read More

Serves 4 1/4 cup dried goji berries 1 large bunch kale 7 kumquats 2 tsp. pomegranate molasses (or substitute 100% pomegranate concentrate) 1 small orange, juiced 2 Tbs. grapeseed or olive oil 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 small avocado, cubed In a small bowl, combine goji berries and just enough hot water to cover.   Read More

Serves 4 This soup makes a perfect light supper paired with a crunchy green salad and a whole-wheat baguette. 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 small brown onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh red jalapeno 6 cups organic vegetarian broth 2 bunches kale, stems removed   Read More

Kat developed this ultra low-glycemic ice cream for those who are serious about keeping glycemic impact low, yet not giving up their tropical frozen treats. Passionfruit is Kat’s “pineapple upgrade.” Kat notes that those who still eat sugar (or foods that turn into sugar) may not lose weight eating this special recipe, while those who   Read More